Total Crime Rate
44.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Hennel Lane area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Samlesbury & Walton , and the 147th lowest crime rate of 369 local areas in South Ribble .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Hennel Lane (PR5 4LB) in the last 12 months was 44.1 per 1,000 residents and was 62.7% lower than the Samlesbury & Walton average (118.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 19.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -57.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Hennel Lane (PR5 4LB), the main crime hotspot is near Cavendish Place. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Samlesbury & Walton| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Heaton Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Cavendish Place | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Cavendish Place | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sefton Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sefton Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Sefton Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Sefton Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Norfolk Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Regent Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Beechwood Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Possession of weapons | Kent Avenue | Offender given a caution |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Oakwood Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Heaton Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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